Cherry Explosion™ (‘McKay’) Bigleaf Hydrangea has large, cherry red lacecap flowers all summer. The flowers have strong, deeply saturated sterile petals which surround the pink fertile florets. Hydrangea macrophylla Cherry Explosion™ comes from Thomas Buechel and McKay Nursery of Wisconsin, so you know it’s cold tolerant. The foliage is dark green and lustrous in the summer, taking on purple tones in the fall. Introduced by Star® Roses.
Height
4 Feet
Spread
4 Feet
Bloom Color
Pink, Red
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Current Availability
Qty Avail
Description
Comments
Future Crop
Future Crop Ready Date
50
Hydrangea macrophylla Cherry Explosion #7 15-18" (cherry red lacecap)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
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Cut Flower
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Dried Flower
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Fall Color - Attractive
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Habit: Compact
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Repeat Bloom
Soil Conditions
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Average
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Moist
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Sandy
Bloom Time
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Summer
Exposure
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Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Butterflies
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Attracts Pollinators
Tolerance
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Clay Soil Tolerant
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Salt Tolerant
Foliage Color
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Green
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